Thursday, 5 March 2009

A month after my graduation, i pursued what i was not expected to pursue. A job at a civil and construction company (or something) after getting a master degree from one of the top and prestigious universities in Japan, a steady income and life, in my head, that was what supposed to be eventually laid out in a golden platter for me.

Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia. (June 2007)

Fast rewind, approximately 22 months ago, i had ticked off my plan to further my research from that list i made in university. So neither did i start working. Of course i did know what life meant and what i wanted in it. I was instead on a brand new list to fulfill - travel around the world.From Di Wang's observation deck, Shenzhen, China. (July 2007)

And i know this sounds like a lot of chicken soup but life indeed has a big big room for urges, for itches that have to be scratched, for joy and yes for mistakes along the way. "Do whatever now; go wherever now" was the hottest quote in my head.

Lourve Museum, Paris, France. (August 2007)

Windows of opportunity don't open that often. Once you had started working, you would never have the chance to explore a country leisurely. Or even if you had money at that time, i bet you would not have time or mood to travel, leaving all your works behind.

Travelling alone is a loser? Shut up. Not to argue, i would rather reply "Do you have money to travel?". Well, being able to study and as a foreign student in Japan, i was given the opportunity to know a number of friends from all over the world besides keeping in touch with some online buddies worldwide. So after my graduation, i decided to visit my friends and stay with their families as well as travel with them.

Hundred Islands, Alaminos City, The Philippines. (November 2007)

Of course, sometimes i had no choice but travelled all on my lonesomewhen i proceeded to the other cities or countries from my friends' places. Nonetheless, i met a bundle of nice backpackers while staying at those hostels. Networking is expanding, as usual.

Skydiving, Taupo, New Zealand. (December 2007)

I am glad that i had made the right decision. Although i had spent almost 80% of my savings, what i had gained is totally priceless to me. From the friendships, memories, authentic food, historical cultures, experiences to the stamps on my passport of every country i had visited. Those travelogues would definitely be one of my precious mementoes to read through when i get old and hopefully also be able to give you a clear picture before you head off to any place i had been.

Sydney`s skyline with the Opera House, Australia. (January 2008)

After my World Tour, i started to work as an assistant engineer, in-charging the reclamation work in Pasir Panjang, Singapore. Due to the long working hours, i decided to quit after five months of working and look for a better job.

Tanah Lot, Bali, Indonesia. (February 2008)

I then flew to Hongkong and mainland China for a break. And i am currently looking for parttime job, while applying to continue my master course in either Germany or New Zealand. Meanwhile, i have already set Tibet and Silk Road as my summer's destination if i got the offer to do my master. Guess i really could not live without travelling.

Saysong River, Vang Vieng, Laos. (March 2008)

Hence, i assume my career will be starting once i have reached my emerald year of 30. You guys could then read more travelogues from me. Stay tuned.

SK : my next target is tibet, silk road, india, nepal, canada, korea, etc hahhaa, we always admire/envy because we cant really do that ourselves... luckily i managed to do what i wanted to =) and until now... i have the freedom as well... thanks god

choyyin : hehehe... my life is a never ending journey =) until i go to the heaven

yvonne : who said canon IXUS 800 cannot take good pictures??? you gotta see who is the photographer!! =)

LOL.. cool. I totally agree with you. Nothing is better than making your trip around the world while you are young and can afford to sleep in bunks and backpacker's lounge. Besides, u get to meet lotsa crazy and interesting people on your way. I totaly miss my backpacking days...很好笑，我前几天才和Junior讨论，怎么样在3年内做好本分，存够钱后，抛开一切，花一年时间重游世界！頑張ります！

hi fufu!!!amazing record!!! hard to keep up with >.< haha~well, I don't have unlimited internet connection, so frequency of me visiting your blog might be cut down! BUT i will always try my best!!! a blog cant be missed! >.<

Noise : hey stay tuned! i will put them up here slowly =) guam? why not? but will save more money first, and hit gym more often first =p anyway i have been to those nice beaches in thailand indonesia and philippines

wah. nice photos. i have not been to vietnam or cambodia and i'm actually quite afraid to go to vietnam because my vietnamese friends have once offered to take me to eatt exotic food!! aiya... i'm an environmentalist!

RYC: sorry about those baboons. i have tried my best to alter the css code to enable people to comment but still no avail.

do u want to reply the haiku? i can always help u to post it on my post.

i'm practising writing haiku and i know the good ones write at least one a day everyday but i just got no spur inspiration to write it everyday!

renaye : well, i would recommend vietnam to you as the food there is damn so nice =) you can ignore those exotic food actually... =p and you can have western food in cambodia since they are serving the white much better

lablue : it's true... thanks god i am able to carry out my dream smoothly... but well... nothing is free i would say... the money didnt appear/come in front of me automatically... i earned the money myself and of course i deserve to enjoy i dare to say it loud =p